The Romans Challenge

What is the most important part of the Bible? I previously have posted that an argument can be made for 1 Corinthians 15. I also have posted that the passage of the Suffering Servant is up there, too.

But in terms of pure theology, it's hard to beat Paul's letter to the Romans. Simply put, it's the most important document written by the most important Christian. It's hard to imagine a world in which the letter to the Romans were never written.

But, unfortunately, Romans is a very difficult read. That's in part due to its length (16 chapters), but perhaps more so because of its density. Seemingly every verse in Romans is packed with insights that require careful reflection.

So here's my suggestion: Starting today, begin the "Romans Challenge." That is, over the next sixteen days, read Romans one chapter at a time. Read a chapter in the morning, and then reflect on its content throughout the day. Because Romans is dense and requires careful reflection, I suggest not reading more than one chapter in a day. (I began the Romans Challenge on January 1, so I'm reading chapter 13 today!)

Due to the letter's importance, we probably should undertake the Romans Challenge at least once or twice a year. So start it today!